Job Link

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Job Link

Approach
Out of School/ Summer	Mentoring	Tutoring	Counseling/ Therapy	School-based	Clinic/ Provider-based	Service/ Vocational learning	Parent or family component	Other
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Outcomes
Educational/ Cognitive	Social/ Emotional	Life Skills	Physical Health	Behavior Problems	Reproductive	Citizenship	Mental Health
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Contact information:
1468 W. 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

Website: www.leapinfo.org

Mission/Goals: Job Link's goal is to provide students with the necessary information, support and experiences that will enable them to make a successful transition from school to work and community living, and to become successful, contributing members of society.

Notes: Job Link, one of six programs operated by LEAP, is a youth development and employment program where disadvantaged youth with disabilities discover their potential and plan for their future.

Source(s): www.leapinfo.org; www.guidestar.org

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Grades 10-12 and after graduation

Summary of Available Evaluation Information:
In 2001, the Job Link program was awarded the Promising and Effective Practices Network (PEPNet) award from the National Youth Employment Coalition for demonstrating effectiveness in preparing youth for careers and independent living. The program received recognition for demonstrating effectiveness in all five categories of the PEPNet Criteria of Effective Practice which include: Purpose and activities; Organization and management; Youth development; Workforce development; and Evidence of success. PEPNet reported that during 2000, 80% of graduating students obtained employment or went into further training. In addition, 100% of the students retained their employment for 90 days, with the majority keeping their jobs for longer periods of time.

Source: www.leapinfo.org

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